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Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed

From Vanguard · () English

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  • The first 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlists name five nominees each for the Women’s Club of the Year and Men’s Club of the Year awards.
  • Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City and OL Lyonnes are nominated in the women’s category, while Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo and Paris Saint-Germain are nominated in the men’s category.
  • The main ceremony will take place in London on October 26, with the remaining individual and team shortlists expected to follow.

The first shortlists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards are out, with five clubs nominated for the Women’s Club of the Year prize and five for the men’s award.

Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City and OL Lyonnes make up the women’s shortlist. Barcelona enter the race after winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League, while Club América received recognition after winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.

The men’s nominees are Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo and Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain will seek to retain the award after receiving it last year following their first UEFA Champions League triumph. Bodø/Glimt also earned a place after reaching the Champions League round of 16.

The remaining shortlists are expected to be announced as the process continues. They include the women’s and men’s coach, goalkeeper and young talent awards, as well as the main women’s and men’s Ballon d’Or categories, each of which will feature 30 players. Voting will decide the individual winners at the ceremony in London on October 26.

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